Coffee shop love

“Black coffee please.” I order my coffee before sitting down at my usual table. Today was the day that I was going to finish writing my book. Sure I said that everyday but I meant it today.

“Back at it again with the story.” Wade chuckles before setting down my coffee.

“Yep.” I smile blushing. He was the reason I came here to write. He has no idea he was my inspiration, that my main character was him and the girl he loves in my story was supposed to be me.

“I can’t wait to read it.” He says trying to give me motivation. He goes to walk away but I needed some information.

“Wade wait. I have a question it’s kind of stupid but I’m doing some research.” I lie. “What’s your dream date?” I ask before I lost the nerve.

“Easy.” He smiles his eyes lighting up. “I’ve always dreamed of inviting a girl over cooking for her and-. Nevermind it’s stupid.” He stops almost causing me to whine.

“I doubt that.” I try to encourage desperate to know what date Wyatt has planned for Taylor in my book.

“I’ve always wanted to just sit and play board games. We’d talk, laugh, share memories that are attached to different games, and create new ones. It’s stupid I know but a boy can dream.” He smiles before returning to work

That was it. That was all I needed to finish. The second I was done. I sent it to my editor who sent it to a publisher. It took 8 months for my book to be published and for that time I didn’t return to the coffee shop.

“Tracey your book is in stores.” My mom shouts running inside my home with three copies.

“Finally.” I sigh as I look at the story that’s played out so many times in my head The Games We Play.

“Mom I’ve got to go.” I grab a book and my coat before running to the one person I wanted to read my story.

I enter the coffee shop but my smile drops. He’s not here. He always works on Mondays.

“Sweetie, Wade no longer works here.” Mary an older lady that has worked here forever tell me.

“Oh okay.” I give her the small smile I can force on my face and sit at my usual table.

“God I’m an idiot why did I wait so long.” I mumble to myself setting my head in my hands.

“She had played this moment in her head over and over again.” I look up at the familiar voice. My eyes widen as he stand in front of me reading my book.

“Would this be the moment? And just like that he turns arounds and asks, Will you go out with me?” Wade stops reading and looks at me.

“You know what’s funny. I’ve been trying to figure out if you’d even want to go out with me?” He laughs. “Judging by Taylor’s reaction to Wyatt asking her out, I have a feeling I might get the same.” I stupidly nod my head.

“So what do you say Tracey will you go out with me?” And just as it says in my book my jaw drops and I stammer a reply.

“I I I um y yes. Yes I’d love to go out with you.” I happily reply standing up from my chair.

“Good because I’ve been waiting to do this for a long time.” With that his lips met mine.

Not only did Wyatt and Taylor get their happily ever after but I did too.